It's so true: As success wanes, so does blogging.
The bad news: I've gained six pounds, topping out at 211.6 this morning.
The good news: I had two really great workouts this week, Zumba and spinning.
I have one last trip to Florida tomorrow to wrap up a few things. I do so love flying with a toddler. Dear Person Sitting in Row 17 on our flight tomorrow: I am so sorry if my daughter has a conniption and kicks your seat. I tried to get an "extra legroom" seat but they were all taken. The car seat takes up a lot of space. I will hold her ankles as best I can. Sincerely, Mom of an almost 2-year-old.
I'm back home Wednesday and getting a small fill a couple days after that, which I hope will help get things back on the right track.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Florida NSVs
First things first: My dad's medical tests came back with fantastic news - the condition he has is treatable, and doesn't involve cancer. We are all tremendously relieved, and I thank you for your kind words and prayers for our family. You really comforted me.
I've spent the last week in Florida visiting my parents, hanging with the kids and having an all-too-short romantic weekend with my husband. It was sunny and hot and beautiful, a lovely change from the dreary, rainy spring we're having in New England.
My parents spend half the year in Naples, Fla., and when we visit we have a wonderful time but we completely wear them out. They go from zero to 70 for an entire week, and they aren't used to that much chaos at one time for such a sustained period. So when a condo in their building came on the market, Hubs and I decided to buy it. The sale was finalized on Wednesday. Once we get this puppy furnished, we'll be able to visit without overwhelming my parents. It's a great solution for us and for them. This trip was a little schizophrenic - mornings at the beach swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, and then afternoons at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Lowe's and Target.
Hubs had to work but came down late Thursday, and I left the kids with my parents and met him at a resort in Naples. Friday morning, we picked up the kids and went to the coolest county park ever - the Sun N Fun Lagoon water park. It was totally awesome, they had something fun and exciting for each of our kids. We loved it.
NSV Alert: I had to walk all around the water park in nothing but my bathing suit. No wrap, no cover-up, nothing. Just me and a swimsuit. AND I DID IT. I wasn't 100 percent comfortable - those women have some killer bodies in Naples. But I didn't spent the entire time dying of mortification, either. I had fun. I went on the water slides and laughed with my boy on the lazy river when we got stuck under a "waterfall" and my straw hat got soaked. I had a good time.
Also, I wore a pair of khakis that I bought last spring. They worked then, but were on the tighter side. This year, they fit perfectly. I haven't lost much weight at all lately, so this was a really nice boost for me. Changes are happening, even if they're not evident on the scale.
I hope you're all well. I'm off to start catching up on everyone's blogs. Happy Easter!
I've spent the last week in Florida visiting my parents, hanging with the kids and having an all-too-short romantic weekend with my husband. It was sunny and hot and beautiful, a lovely change from the dreary, rainy spring we're having in New England.
My parents spend half the year in Naples, Fla., and when we visit we have a wonderful time but we completely wear them out. They go from zero to 70 for an entire week, and they aren't used to that much chaos at one time for such a sustained period. So when a condo in their building came on the market, Hubs and I decided to buy it. The sale was finalized on Wednesday. Once we get this puppy furnished, we'll be able to visit without overwhelming my parents. It's a great solution for us and for them. This trip was a little schizophrenic - mornings at the beach swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, and then afternoons at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Lowe's and Target.
Hubs had to work but came down late Thursday, and I left the kids with my parents and met him at a resort in Naples. Friday morning, we picked up the kids and went to the coolest county park ever - the Sun N Fun Lagoon water park. It was totally awesome, they had something fun and exciting for each of our kids. We loved it.
NSV Alert: I had to walk all around the water park in nothing but my bathing suit. No wrap, no cover-up, nothing. Just me and a swimsuit. AND I DID IT. I wasn't 100 percent comfortable - those women have some killer bodies in Naples. But I didn't spent the entire time dying of mortification, either. I had fun. I went on the water slides and laughed with my boy on the lazy river when we got stuck under a "waterfall" and my straw hat got soaked. I had a good time.
Also, I wore a pair of khakis that I bought last spring. They worked then, but were on the tighter side. This year, they fit perfectly. I haven't lost much weight at all lately, so this was a really nice boost for me. Changes are happening, even if they're not evident on the scale.
I hope you're all well. I'm off to start catching up on everyone's blogs. Happy Easter!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Monday, Monday
Where did the week go? I don't know about you, but I did NOT spend my week at the gym. No, I spent my week doing regular everyday stuff and trying to keep a lid on the antibiotic-induced nausea. (Zantac was helpful with that.) I went to the gym one day and felt really weak, so much so that I left after 20 minutes and canceled my appointments for the rest of last week.
Today I went back and did a 30-minute light workout with my trainer. I feel lame and can't believe how much this single infection has knocked me down. But today is my last dose of Cipro and I know I'll be able to get back to where I was at the gym. But this experience has been eye-opening.
My weight is up a bit but I'm having a lovely tomato, mozzarella and basil salad for lunch so I think with increased veggies and staying strict on my protein/veggies/little to no carbs routine I'll be able to turn things around.
More importantly, my sweet sweet dad is having a health scare and I am completely freaked out about this. He's only 62. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. We love him so much and we want to keep him healthy.
Today I went back and did a 30-minute light workout with my trainer. I feel lame and can't believe how much this single infection has knocked me down. But today is my last dose of Cipro and I know I'll be able to get back to where I was at the gym. But this experience has been eye-opening.
My weight is up a bit but I'm having a lovely tomato, mozzarella and basil salad for lunch so I think with increased veggies and staying strict on my protein/veggies/little to no carbs routine I'll be able to turn things around.
More importantly, my sweet sweet dad is having a health scare and I am completely freaked out about this. He's only 62. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. We love him so much and we want to keep him healthy.
Monday, April 4, 2011
I'm a Hot Mess
I haven't been able to shake my infection, I'm achy and uncomfortable. My doctor hooked me up with some Cipro and my mother tells me that should knock me back to normal in the next day or two.
In the meantime, I've been eating everything in sight yesterday and today. I think it's partly emotional. I'm sick and a little overwhelmed with the usual household stuff, school stuff and the planning I need to do for summer. (Does anyone else feel like a freakin' cruise director when you're trying to get kids' activities and camps organized?) Also, Hubs is in the Middle East on business and I'm not thrilled about it.
But I'm asking myself: Why does a person eat when she's not hungry? Especially with the band, there's no excuse for that bullshit. It's taking away the whole benefit of having a band. Frustrating. It's a little tricky, because if I wait too long then I eat too fast and all hell breaks loose with my band. But I'm clearly eating when I'm not hungry, possibly out of habit or boredom or whatever.
You've all given me some good tips about shaking up my routines to get out of bad habits and create new ones, and I need to put those into practice. Like, now.
In the meantime, I've been eating everything in sight yesterday and today. I think it's partly emotional. I'm sick and a little overwhelmed with the usual household stuff, school stuff and the planning I need to do for summer. (Does anyone else feel like a freakin' cruise director when you're trying to get kids' activities and camps organized?) Also, Hubs is in the Middle East on business and I'm not thrilled about it.
But I'm asking myself: Why does a person eat when she's not hungry? Especially with the band, there's no excuse for that bullshit. It's taking away the whole benefit of having a band. Frustrating. It's a little tricky, because if I wait too long then I eat too fast and all hell breaks loose with my band. But I'm clearly eating when I'm not hungry, possibly out of habit or boredom or whatever.
You've all given me some good tips about shaking up my routines to get out of bad habits and create new ones, and I need to put those into practice. Like, now.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Guess What I Brought Home From Disney World?
One point eight pounds.
Not horrible, not great. I can deal with it.
Not horrible, not great. I can deal with it.
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